The Accessible Common Sense: Thomas Paine's Revolutionary Pamphlet in Plain English with Commentary

By Raymond Davey and Thomas Paine

Finally, understand the pamphlet that launched the American Revolution. Now in crystal-clear modern English.

This groundbreaking edition transforms Thomas Paine's world-changing 1776 pamphlet into language today's readers can fully grasp and appreciate. For the first time, discover why Common Sense convinced three million colonists to risk everything for independence and became the best-selling publication in American history.

What makes this edition revolutionary:

Three-way format: Original text, Plain English translation, and expert commentary for every passageComplete and unabridged: Every explosive argument that convinced colonists to rebelHistorical context: Understand why these ideas were so dangerous in 1776Modern relevance: See how Paine's insights apply to today's political debatesAccessible to everyone: No background in 18th-century history or political theory required

Why Common Sense changed everything:

Demolished the divine right of kings with devastating logicProved that ordinary people could govern themselvesMade independence seem inevitable, not impossibleTurned reluctant colonists into committed revolutionaries overnightCreated the intellectual foundation for the Declaration of Independence

Perfect for:

Students struggling with the archaic 18th-century languageHistory enthusiasts who want to understand America's founding ideasAnyone curious about how a 50-page pamphlet convinced millions to start a revolutionEducators seeking accessible primary sourcesCitizens interested in timeless questions about government and freedom

The pamphlet that George Washington ordered read to his troops, that John Adams said changed "the instruments of warfare from the pen to the sword," that inspired democratic movements worldwide-now finally accessible to modern readers.

Discover the ideas that created America. Understand the logic that launched a revolution. Experience the power of Common Sense.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQWQDP3Z
• ISBN13: 9798264976704
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"